AZ Alkmaar moved into pole position in the race to win the Eredivisie today after defending champions PSV Eindhoven slipped up once more.

Ajax sparked fresh life into the Eredivisie title race today by thrashing leaders PSV Eindhoven 5-1 at the Philips Stadion.

SEVILLA’S dream season continued yesterday as they took command of the Spanish Primera Liga at Barcelona’s expense with a 2-0 win over Osasuna.

Ajax returned to the Eredivisie summit on Sunday after a convincing 3-0 win at Heracles.